Joint Communique on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Iceland

Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic Of China and the Republic of Iceland In accordance with the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in each other's internal affairs and equality and mutual benefit, the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Iceland have decided upon mutual recognition and the establishment of diplomatic relations, effective December G, 1971 and the exchange of ambassadors. The Chinese Government reaffirms that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China. The Icelandic Government takes note of this statement of the Chinese Government. The Icelandic Government recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China. The Chinese Government and the Icelandic Government have decided through consultation to provide all necessary assistance for the establishment and the performance of the functions of embassies in their respective capitals on the basis of equality and mutual benefit and in accordance with international practice.

(signed)Yuch Liang Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Denmark

(signed)Sigurdur BjarnasonAmbassador of the Republic of Iceland to Denmark